Spacious Shop-Residence in Arita, Saga Prefecture
This unique property offers a rare opportunity to own a combined residence and commercial space in the historic town of Arita, Saga Prefecture. The building is a two-story wooden structure built in January 2003, featuring a spacious 4LDK+2S (two storage rooms) residential layout with a total floor area of approximately 180.51 square meters (including the shop). The attached shop space, previously an izakaya (Japanese pub), is a "居抜き" (vacant possession) unit with an area of about 29.81 square meters, ready for a new business venture.
Key features of the property include its excellent location just a 9-minute walk from JR Sasebo Line's Arita Station. The residential portion boasts a high-quality living-dining area, a functional kitchen, and a relaxing bathroom. The property sits on a generous 261.72 square meter plot in a quiet residential neighborhood and includes parking space for up to four vehicles. Notable equipment and features include a system kitchen, south-facing orientation, good sunlight and ventilation, excellent views, a TV monitor intercom, and the use of natural materials. The exterior walls have been repainted (as of Reiwa 3, 2021).
Special notes from the agent are as follows: "Other (Special Notes/Remarks): This information will be automatically reflected in other inquiries (discarded after 30 minutes) *Available for some properties only." The agent also highlights several advantages: the ability to own your own shop with zero rent, work with zero commute, potential access to low-interest housing loans, tax-saving effects through expense accounting, and the possibility of earning income by renting out the shop section while living on the premises.
The area is served by public water supply and individual septic tank (本下水), with LPG for gas. The property is within a short 5-minute walk to Arita Chubu Elementary School. Arita is world-renowned as the birthplace of Japanese porcelain, with a history of over 400 years. The town is dotted with historic kilns, pottery museums, and shops selling the famous Arita-yaki (Arita ware). A major landmark is the Arita Porcelain Park, a theme park featuring a full-scale reproduction of the Zwinger Palace from Dresden, Germany, dedicated to the ceramic arts and the cultural exchange between Japan and Europe.
